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July 16, 2007
Deadly Earthquake Rattles Japan : GlobalGiants.com
Cracks appear on the Hokuriku expressway in Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on July 16 after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 rocked a wide area of the prefecture and its vicinity earlier in the day. (Kyodo)
The impact of a strong quake Monday in northwestern Japan caused the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant -- the world's largest – to leak water containing radioactive materials, a company spokesman said.
At least seven people were killed by the quake, which destroyed hundreds of homes, buckled seaside bridges and caused a fire at the nuclear power plant.
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'STAIRWAY' IN ROCK & ROLL HEAVEN : GlobalGiants.com
Hard Rock Park CEO, Steven Goodwin, surveys "Led Zepelin - The Ride" at the highest lift hill at the official topping off ceremony at Hard Rock Park, the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park in Myrtle Beach, SC, Fri., July 13, 2007. The Ride will tower more than 150 feet into the sky, serving as a landmark that will help travelers pinpoint Hard Rock Park whether arriving by air or land. Reaching speeds of 65 mph, the coaster will boast six inversions, the largest of which will be a 120-foot loop. The Signature Coaster required clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration. |GlobalGiants.com|
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Boeing Celebrates Rollout of 787 Dreamliner : GlobalGiants.com
Boeing unveiled the 787 Dreamliner during a one-hour ceremony at its Everett, Wash., final assembly facility, attended by nearly 15,000 employees, airline customers, supplier partners and government officials. Broadcast live via satellite worldwide and webcast, the event potentially reached 100 million or more viewers. The Boeing 787 is an all-new, technologically advanced and environmentally progressive airplane, scheduled to enter passenger service in May 2008 with Japans All Nippon Airways. |GlobalGiants.com|
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2007 TOUR DE FRANCE : GlobalGiants.com
2007 Tour de France is in progress.
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